The Duke Blue Devils secured a 67-54 victory over the Clemson Tigers, with Cameron Boozer's impressive performance leading the charge. Boozer scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Isaiah Evans added 17 points to help Duke improve its record to 23-2. The 13-point margin of victory matched the CHD Scout prediction, which had Duke winning by 13.1 points. Clemson, meanwhile, fell to 20-6, with Carter Welling scoring 12 points and RJ Godfrey contributing 10 points and 8 rebounds.
Cameron Boozer's 18 Points Lead Duke to 67-54 Victory
The game was closely contested in the first half, with Duke taking a 31-26 lead into the break. The Clemson Tigers struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 36.4% from the field in the first 20 minutes. In the second half, Duke pulled away, outscoring Clemson 36-28 to secure the 67-54 victory. The Duke Blue Devils shot 45.1% from the field, including 5-15 from three-point range, while Clemson shot 40.4% from the field and 4-14 from beyond the arc. The Tigers were outrebounded 34-29, with Duke's Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer combining for 16 rebounds. Clemson's RJ Godfrey led the team with 8 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Duke Blue Devils' strong team performance.
Cameron Boozer was the standout performer for the Duke Blue Devils, scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Isaiah Evans added 17 points, while Cayden Boozer chipped in with 12 points. For the Clemson Tigers, Carter Welling led the way with 12 points and 5 rebounds, while RJ Godfrey scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Nick Davidson added 7 points for Clemson, but the team's offense struggled to find consistency, scoring just 54 points on 40.4% shooting. Duke's balanced attack, on the other hand, featured three players in double figures, with Boozer, Evans, and Cayden Boozer combining for 47 points.
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The Duke Blue Devils outrebounded the Clemson Tigers 34-29, with Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer combining for 16 rebounds. Duke shot 45.1% from the field, including 5-15 from three-point range, while Clemson shot 40.4% from the field and 4-14 from beyond the arc. The Tigers committed 12 turnovers, leading to 15 Duke points, while the Blue Devils turned the ball over just 9 times. Clemson's RJ Godfrey led the team with 8 rebounds, but Duke's rebounding margin was a key factor in the 13-point victory.
The CHD Scout prediction of a 13.1-point Duke victory proved accurate, as the Blue Devils won by 13 points. The predicted score of 78-65 was not as accurate, but the margin of victory was spot on. The CHD Scout model correctly identified Duke as the stronger team, with the Blue Devils' 23-2 record and No. 3 NET ranking making them a clear favorite. The model's prediction was based on a variety of factors, including Duke's strong offense and defense, as well as Clemson's struggles on the road. With the actual result matching the predicted margin, the CHD Scout model demonstrated its accuracy in evaluating team strengths and weaknesses.
The victory improved Duke's record to 23-2, with the Blue Devils remaining at No. 3 in the NET rankings. The win was a Quadrant 2 victory for Duke, while Clemson's loss was a Quadrant 1 defeat. The Tigers fell to 20-6, but their No. 33 NET ranking remains relatively strong. The loss will likely drop Clemson a few spots in the rankings, but the team's overall resume remains solid. Duke, meanwhile, continues to build its case for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, with the Blue Devils' strong record and impressive victories making a strong argument for a top seed.
The Duke Blue Devils want to continue their winning streak in their next game, while the Clemson Tigers will aim to bounce back from the loss. Duke's next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent], while Clemson will face [insert opponent] on [insert date]. With both teams having important games on the horizon, the outcome of this matchup will be quickly forgotten as the teams focus on their upcoming challenges.